Small Arms Repairer (T32)
Department of the Army
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (T32), Position Description Number D1226000 and is part of the AL CSMS 1, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: CSMS 1, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ R. JONES
Duties
- (1) Performs overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms that involve numerous parts, subassemblies, adjustments, and must be adjusted to close tolerances.
- Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons, such as, automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, automatic rifles, grenade launchers, machine guns, rocket launchers, mortars, and other small arms and accessories. (2) Disassembles weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components.
- After disassembly examines for defects, mechanical misalignment, and malfunctions.
- Replaces barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, sights, safety devices, bolts, stocks and other parts and assemblies.
- Modifies small weapons by replacing obsolete parts.
- Applies finishing agents and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation.
- Applies modification work orders as required. (3) Uses hand and power tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments to small arms. (4)
- Ensures the accountability, storage, and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair, usually in vaults with limited access. (5)
- May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance
- Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT). (6)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
About this role
The SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (T32) position and is based in Montgomery, Alabama. THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
Day to day, the work involves (1) Performs overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms that involve numerous parts, subassemblies, adjustments, and must be adjusted to close tolerances. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (T32) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (T32) position in Montgomery, Alabama, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (T32) role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.